Project Management Consultant

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Management Consultant will lead and manage various GRC quality improvement (QI) projects as a Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI, or subject matter expert. Position responsibilities include directing the QI, research and administrative efforts of project team members; building and managing relationships with project sponsors and external partners; contributing to and approving technical reports and select stakeholder communications; serving as a subject matter expert on QI and/or health policy evaluation projects; and project development, including grant and proposal writing (additional details included in “Responsibilities (Duties)” section below). The Project Management Consultant responsibilities may include project-related research, literature reviews and technical assistance, including drafting and approving change packages and key driver diagrams, creating and coaching on QI tools, and intermediate data analysis (dependent on project needs and proficiency with data analysis software); directing the development of other project contracting documents such as data use agreements; regularly reviewing and approving the work product of team members; and managing and being responsible for project budgets. Additional responsibilities may include providing mentorship/staff development to other colleagues (e.g., Project Manager or Senior Project Manager); identifying funding opportunities and leading efforts to apply for funding opportunities; and leading sponsor communication to guide project task order development and establishing project goals, objectives, and budget needs.
The Ohio Colleges of Medicine Government Resource Center’s mission is to identify, research, and spread innovative practices to improve access to quality healthcare for all Ohioans through partnerships with healthcare, state, and academic leaders. The GRC’s current work encompasses critical issues in public health and health services, including family health, behavioral health, Ohio Medicaid membership, management of chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, and health system payment innovation. See more about GRC’s project work here: https://grc.osu.edu/Projects
The GRC is a family-friendly workplace committed that supports in-person and remote-hybrid work arrangements. Our philosophy is to provide staff with the training, mentorship and professional development opportunities needed to meet their professional goals, and to proactively develop GRC’s future leadership from within the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent is required.
• A minimum of six years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree or four years of relevant experience with a master's degree is required.
• Requires successful completion of a background check.
• Selected candidate may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Use of data calculation software, such as Excel, or statistical analysis software, such as R, STATA, or SAS, is preferred.
• Training and/or experience in quality improvement science including but not limited to the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Breakthrough Series Model, Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt), or Lean Tools.
• Prior experience in healthcare, policy and/or program design.
• Expert level knowledge of Microsoft Office, meeting facilitation software (e.g., Teams/Zoom) and other project management tools (e.g., Gantt chart, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage various GRC quality improvement (QI) projects as a Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI, or subject matter expert.
• Direct the QI, research and administrative efforts of project team members
• Build and manage relationships with project sponsors and external partners
• Contribute to and approving technical reports and select stakeholder communications
• Serve as a subject matter expert on QI and/or health policy evaluation projects
• Project development, including grant and proposal writing
• Project-related research, literature reviews and technical assistance, including drafting and approving change packages and key driver diagrams, creating and coaching on QI tools, and intermediate data analysis (dependent on project needs and proficiency with data analysis software)
• Direct the development of other project contracting documents such as data use agreements
• Regularly review and approve the work product of team members
• Manage and being responsible for project budgets
• Provide mentorship/staff development to other colleagues (e.g., Project Manager or Senior Project Manager)
• Identify funding opportunities and leading efforts to apply for funding opportunities
• Lead sponsor communication to guide project task order development and establishing project goals, objectives, and budget needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees